Swine fever, which does not affect humans, is highly contagious and fatal for pigs. - AP
TAIPEI: Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the agriculture ministry saying Thursday (Oct 23) no other infections have been detected elsewhere on the island.
The illness -- which does not affect humans -- is highly contagious and fatal for pigs, and an outbreak is potentially devastating for the pork industry, experts say.
